James Beard Recognition

James Beard Recognition

Michelin skips Detroit. The Beard Foundation doesn't — 18 spots with national recognition, one win.

Detroit
July 15, 2026
Soraya holds the only James Beard Winner in the bunch, with Baobab Fare and Selden Standard rounding out the finalists. The rest stretch across a deep run of semifinalists, from Alpino Detroit down to Wright & Company's 2015 nod. Recognition isn't our rating — several of these land at Worth Trying or lower on our scale despite the medal. Check the tier before you book.